<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>The Occupational Therapist evaluate, plan, and provides therapy for the disabled patient. This role also establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.</div><div> </div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited OT program is required</li><li>Must have a valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit</li><li>Previous experience in an Acute Care hospital setting working with adults preferred&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.</li><li>You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.</li><li>An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div> </div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2603096" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div>

Community Health Network

Occupational Therapist PRN - Heart & Vascular

<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>As part of our respiratory therapist team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. You will be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will Perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Collaborate with other team members to perform other appropriate services as directed.</div><div> </div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>You have earned High School Diploma or GED Respiratory Therapy (Required)</li><li>Valid Indiana Student Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required&nbsp;</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certified</li><li>Current enrollment in a school of respiratory therapy, and have completed the associated introductory respiratory care courses, completion of first year or second year student</li><li>Documented verification of procedural competencies specific to respiratory care.</li><li>Current enrollment in a school of respiratory therapy, and have completed the associated introductory respiratory care courses, completion of first year or second year student</li><li>Following graduation from a school of respiratory therapy, employees may stay in this role as long as their Indiana State License has not expired and until the results of registered respiratory therapist exam are received from the NBRC.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div> </div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2603025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div>

Respiratory Care Student-Anderson

<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>As part of our respiratory therapist team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your field will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. You’ll implement conventional ventilation methods and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment.</div><div> </div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>You have earned an Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program.</li><li>Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License, (RCP)</li><li>You are registered by the NBRC or eligible, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT) within 12 months of graduation date or start date</li><li>Your experience working in respiratory therapy, knowledge of treatment modalities and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Respiratory Therapist.&nbsp;</li><li>Your dedication to patient care and expertise in respiratory therapy will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit.&nbsp;</li><li>You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.&nbsp;</li><li>You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of respiratory treatments, you will become a valued member of the respiratory therapist team.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2603056" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div>

Respiratory Therapist Nights-Anderson

<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>The Speech Language Pathologist role evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for speech/language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Seeking an adult and pediatric speech pathologist. Caseload would be split 50/50. SLP will have ability to treat various speech disorders from birth to 18 for pediatric clients. Experience with school age children preferred. Adult experience treating cognitive communication, language, voice, swallowing, fluency, and speech.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology required</li><li>Must have a valid Indiana Speech Language Pathologist license, Certificate of Clinical Competence Required. Unable to accept Clinical Fellows at this time.</li><li>Previous SLP experience with Adults and Pediatrics in an Outpatient area preferred</li><li>Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.</li><li>You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.</li><li>An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2603065" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div>

Speech Language Pathologist- Adult/Peds South 

<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>The Occupational Therapist evaluate, plan, and provides therapy for the disabled patient. This role also establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.</div><div> </div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited OT program is required</li><li>Must have a valid Indiana Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit, Certified Hand Therapist, preferred but not required&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience with Orthopedic Hand patients. Minimum of one (1) year of orthotic experience required.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.</li><li>You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.</li><li>An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2602999" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div><div> </div><div> </div>

Occupational Hand Therapist

<div>Join Community</div><div>Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.</div><div> </div><div>Make a Difference</div><div>A Physical Therapist will be responsible for Interpreting results of initial evaluation, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also be responsible for participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students as well as inter-disciplinary program planning. Most importantly, you must establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.</div><div> </div><div>Exceptional Skills and Qualifications</div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program is required</li><li>Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit</li><li>Acute Care experience preferred. New graduate Physical Therapist eligible&nbsp;</li><li>Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.</li><li>You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.</li><li>An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient will help.</li><li>Also, you must be able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Why Community?</div><div>At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.</div><div>Caring people apply here.</div><div><a href="https://chn.taleo.net/careersection/chn_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=2602753" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></div>

Physical Therapist PRN -Acute Kokomo

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Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; 

NKC Health General Surgery&nbsp;clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner- Surgery!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Paid Malpractice</li>
</ul>

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Under the direction of physicians, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team the nurse practitioner will provide a continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

<ul>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Assist physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.</li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Assists the surgeon during operations by holding retractors, operating laparoscopic cameras, assist in robotic procedures, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Coordinates with oncology and radiation oncology for our cancer patients. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.</li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.</li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Conducts a small <s>lesion </s>clinic by performing minor procedures and see post operative patients independently in the office. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for two physicians.</li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education. </li>
	<li margin-bottom:11px="" style="">Hosts floor specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.</li>
</ul>

What are the requirements for the job?

<ul>
	<li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing and maintaining a board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. DEA license, helpful</li>
	<li>4 years experience as NP in surgical specialty, strongly preferred</li>
	<li>Current BLS through American Heart Association</li>
	<li>High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care</li>
	<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional patient-centered care mentality</li>
</ul>

Our North Star: 

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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NKC Health Medical Group

Nurse Practitioner - Surgery

**Nurse Practitioner - Surgery**

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health General Surgery clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner - Surgery! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology and relaying results to patients.
- Assists physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases.
- Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.
- Assists the surgeon during operations by holding retractors, operating laparoscopic cameras, assisting in robotic procedures, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction, or anything else that the surgeon may need.
- Assists the surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high-risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow-up.
- Coordinates with oncology and radiation oncology for our cancer patients. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.
- Develops with the patient and/or caregivers a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.
- Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, developing a patient education plan, and obtaining appropriate consultation or referral.
- Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.
- Conducts a small clinic by performing minor procedures and seeing postoperative patients independently in the office.
- Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions, and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for two physicians.
- Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.
- Hosts floor-specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.

**Requirements**

- Master’s Degree in Nursing and maintaining a board/association certification.
- Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. DEA license is helpful.
- 4 years experience as NP in surgical specialty, strongly preferred.
- Current BLS through American Heart Association.
- High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional patient-centered care mentality.

**Our North Star**

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

North Kansas City Hospital

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NKC Health is hiring a Physician Assistant&nbsp;to join our Comprehensive Surgery team in the Northland!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health team!

Here at NKC Health our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; Joining NKC Health means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.&nbsp; 

Reasons to Join NKC Health:

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>Educational assistance</li>
	<li>Day shift schedules</li>
</ul>

Job Description:

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high-risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician. 

Job Duties: 

<ul>
	<li>Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients. </li>
	<li>Assist physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.</li>
	<li>Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need. </li>
	<li>Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.</li>
	<li>Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; </li>
	<li>Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.</li>
	<li>Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting. </li>
	<li>Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education. </li>
	<li>Hosts floor specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.</li>
</ul>

Minimum Qualifications:

<ul>
	<li>Masters Degree in&nbsp;Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant</li>
	<li>4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred</li>
	<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required</li>
	<li>High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care</li>
	<li>Proficiency with electronic health records and database management.&nbsp; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li>
</ul>

More Possibilities: 

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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Physician Assistant - Surgical

**Physician Assistant**

NKC Health is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our Comprehensive Surgery team in the Northland! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health team!

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. Joining NKC Health means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.

**Reasons to Join NKC Health**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
- Six paid holidays per year
- Educational assistance
- Day shift schedules

**Job Description**

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team, the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists the surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts as a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high-risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician.

**Job Duties**

- Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients.
- Assists physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.
- Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need.
- Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high-risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow-up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.
- Develops with the patient and/or caregivers a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.
- Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.
- Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting.
- Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.
- Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing workload and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.
- Hosts floor-specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.

**Requirements**

- Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification
- Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant
- 4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required
- High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care
- Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**More Possibilities**

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; 

NKC Health General Surgery- Comprehensive&nbsp;clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Paid Malpractice</li>
</ul>

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the General Surgery - Comprehensive&nbsp;clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients. 

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare and perform selective medical services under the direction of physicians.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

<ul>
	<li>Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.</li>
	<li>Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.</li>
	<li>Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.</li>
</ul>

What are the requirements for the job?

<ul>
	<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner </li>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty</li>
	<li>Current BLS through American Heart Association</li>
	<li>Basic office skills</li>
</ul>

Our North Star: 

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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Nurse Practitioner

**Nurse Practitioner**

Here at NKC Health, our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. 

NKC Health General Surgery - Comprehensive clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

**Job Description**

- Competently assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients.
- Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high-risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow-up on diagnostic test results.
- Develops with the patient and/or caregivers a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
- Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload, and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.

**Requirements**

- Master’s degree in nursing and maintain board/association certification.
- Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- 2 years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner in clinic specialty.
- Current BLS through American Heart Association.
- Basic office skills.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA).
- Competitive wages.
- Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance.
- Paid malpractice.

**Typical Hours**

The hours of operation for the General Surgery - Comprehensive clinic are Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

**Our North Star**

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more. 

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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NKC Health is hiring a Physician Assistant&nbsp;to join our Comprehensive Surgery team in the Northland!&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our NKC Health team!

Here at NKC Health our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.&nbsp; Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.&nbsp; Joining NKC Health means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.&nbsp; 

Reasons to Join NKC Health:

<ul>
	<li>Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)</li>
	<li>Competitive wages </li>
	<li>Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick</li>
	<li>Six paid holidays per year</li>
	<li>Educational assistance</li>
	<li>Day shift schedules</li>
</ul>

Job Description:

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high-risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician. 

Job Duties: 

<ul>
	<li>Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients. </li>
	<li>Assist physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.</li>
	<li>Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need. </li>
	<li>Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.</li>
	<li>Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential.&nbsp; Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.&nbsp; </li>
	<li>Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.</li>
	<li>Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting. </li>
	<li>Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.</li>
	<li>Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education. </li>
	<li>Hosts floor specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.</li>
</ul>

Minimum Qualifications:

<ul>
	<li>Masters Degree in&nbsp;Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification</li>
	<li>Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant</li>
	<li>4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred</li>
	<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required</li>
	<li>High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care</li>
	<li>Proficiency with electronic health records and database management.&nbsp; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li>
</ul>

More Possibilities: 

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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